Song Ci is an important part of ancient Chinese literature, known alongside Tang poetry as the "twin peaks". Ci originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty, featuring masters like Su Shi, Xin Qiji, and Li Qingzhao.
槛外雨波新涨,门前烟柳浑青。 寂寞文园淹卧久,推枕援琴涕自零。 无人著意听。 绪绪风披芸幌,锓锓月到萱庭。 长记合欢东管夜,与解香罗掩绣屏。 琼枝半醉醒。